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Goliath

Goliaths were a nomadic race of humanoids native to the mountainous regions of The Lost Lands.   Goliaths were massive. They averaged between 7 and 8 feet tall, making them even taller than dragonborn and half-orcs. Goliaths had noticeably bony or prominent supraorbital ridges above their eyes. Goliath eyes were often a bright blue or green and sometimes glowed a little. Goliath skin was often gray or brown and was extremely tough (often compared to stone). One of the most distinctive features of the goliath was the darker (often vertically symmetrical) patches of skin that covered their entire bodies. Goliaths believed that these markings somehow explained or controlled their fate or destiny. For this reason, goliaths never tattooed themselves as this could affect their future.   Goliaths' most notable characteristic was their competitiveness. They kept track of their accomplishments and saw everything as a challenge. Those not familiar with goliath psychology would often get annoyed when goliaths constantly reminded them how many times a certain thing had happened, thinking them arrogant or self-centered. This was not the case however. To goliaths, score-keeping was a natural and integral part of life, not meant to belittle or demean anyone. It was rare for goliath adventurers to retire or live to an old age, as they often died trying to surpass their previous achievements.   Goliaths lived in small tribes that numbered between forty and sixty goliaths. This was usually made up of three to five extended families. Most goliaths lived in the same tribe their entire life. On rare occasions, a tribe that got too large would split into smaller tribes or smaller tribes would merge together. Goliath tribes were not large or permanent as the mountain terrain didn't allow for such settlements. Temporary villages would be set up then disassembled and relocated every month or seasonally.  

Masculine Names

Modath, Zaumahl, Navhik, Varin, Nadhan, Keodak, Gamahk, Neothok, Lororin, Aparian  

Feminine Names

Daagea, Vuni, Pathi, Arethia, Gapu, Nothi, Laugea, Lanu, Nalrra, Vethia

Race Stats and Abilities

Ability Score Increase: Your Strength score increases by 2, and your Constitution score increases by 1.
Size: Goliaths are between 7 and 8 feet tall and weigh between 280 and 340 pounds. Your size is Medium.
Speed: Your base walking speed is 30 feet.
Languages: You can speak, read, and write one human language (usually Westerling) and Giant.
Natural Athlete: You have proficiency in the Athletics skill.
Stone's Endurance: You can focus yourself to occasionally shrug off injury. When you take damage, you can use your reaction to roll a d12. Add your Constitution modifier to the number rolled, and reduce the damage by that total. After you use this trait, you can’t use it again until you finish a short or long rest.
Powerful Build: You count as one size larger when determining your carrying capacity and the weight you can push, drag, or lift.
Mountain Born: You’re acclimated to high altitude, including elevations above 20,000 feet. You’re also naturally adapted to cold climates.
Lifespan
Goliaths have lifespans comparable to humans. They enter adulthood in their late teens and usually live less than a century.
Average Height
7' - 8'
Average Weight
280-340lbs
Languages
Giant Language
One Human Language

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